Joshua vs Jesse

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Boy #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Joshua Rank #57

Jesse Rank #187

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #187 for Jesse.

Is Joshua or Jesse more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Jesse at #187 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Jesse mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joshua and Jesse boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.